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September 22, 2026
Horticentre Support Again Drives Another Successful Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
Congratulations to Centuria for Winning the 5th Grower2Grower Golf Day. The Grower2Grower Golf Day was held on 11 September at Pukekohe Golf Club, and once again it was a huge success thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, including our major sponsor, Horticentre.
September 22, 2026
Bolleboom and Bazuin chose Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force elite to make cucumber cultivation more stable, efficient and controllable
“We want to work with a reliable partner and a reliable product”
September 22, 2026
2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day Cancer Society Raffle Raises $4,443
“Another year, another incredible response from everyone who supported our Cancer Society raffle.”
September 22, 2026
New screens as a response to rising energy cost
"The cheapest energy ultimately remains the energy you do not need to purchase"
September 22, 2026
Class 4 Truck Driver / Forklift Operator Vine Fresh NZ – Tuakau
Vine Fresh NZ is looking for a reliable and motivated Class 4 Truck Driver / Forklift Operator to join our growing team at our commercial greenhouse operation in Tuakau.
September 7, 2026
Keeping the Door Shut: Are Insect Screens the Next Step in Greenhouse IPM?
As thrips and other pest pressures continue to increase, it may be time to rethink how we stop pests entering the greenhouse in the first place. As we head into spring, and following the recent Mini Covered Cropping NZ Conference, one pest issue continues to stand out: the ever-increasing threat posed by thrips.
September 7, 2026
Qaztomat chooses Philips Horticulture LED for 10-hectare expansion in Kazakhstan
'Qaztomat focused not only on energy efficiency, but also on the experience and reliability of its technology partner'
September 7, 2026
The promising future of strawberry cultivation
After the classic greenhouse vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers), strawberries are also on the rise in high-tech greenhouses.
September 7, 2026
Reducing Natural Gas Reliance: New Support, Funding and a North Island Roadshow for Growers
Businesses across New Zealand that rely on natural gas now have access to expanded support to help them plan their energy future.
August 25, 2026
A Well-Deserved Thank You to Barry O’Neil
Eight years at the helm of TomatoesNZ recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award. At the recent Covered Cropping NZ Conference and TomatoesNZ AGM, Barry O’Neil was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to TomatoesNZ and the wider covered cropping industry. The award also marked the end of an eight-year chapter, with Barry stepping down after eight years as Chair of the TomatoesNZ Board.
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July 13, 2026
Why Botrytis has become such a challenge this winter
The objective is not to grow a vegetative crop or a weak generative crop. The objective is to grow a balanced crop with enough vigour to support the fruit load while maintaining healthy leaf quality.
July 27, 2026
GrowWise smart spectrum helps growers save energy or boost crop growth through automated spectrum optimization
“With just a few clicks, we achieved approximately 2% more light on the crop”
July 27, 2026
Combating Leaf Mould and Powdery Mildew in Greenhouse Tomatoes 2026
It's been eight years since I first wrote about controlling leaf mould. While many of the principles still apply, growers now have more tools available, making it a good time to revisit what works and where disease management is heading.
July 14, 2026
More air movement, fewer gaps, more energy savings
"The major challenge in the energy transition is to continue growing healthy and vital crops with less energy"
